Urban County Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a meeting on March 10, 2015, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at the Urban County Government Center, presided over by Mayor Gray. The meeting included nine agenda items, with the council taking 17 votes throughout the session. One public comment was heard during the meeting.

The council addressed several substantive matters, approving requested rezonings and docket items, a summary of previous proceedings, budget amendments, and both new and continuing business items. In addition to these action items, the meeting included informational presentations and reports, with council members and the mayor providing updates. The meeting also provided opportunities for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda issues.

Attendance

Present: Kay, Stinnett, Moloney, Ford, Akers, Gibbs, Lamb, Farmer, Evans, Scutchfield, Brown, Mossotti, Bledsoe, and Henson

Absent: Lane

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included 18 motions, most of which passed unanimously. The following decisions were made:

Unanimous Votes

The body unanimously approved: - Moving item E (SAVI presentation) under continuing business to the beginning of the meeting, motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Farmer - Approving the docket for the February 26, 2015 Council meeting, motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Henson - Rescheduling the UK Alumni Drive presentation for the March 3, 2015 work session, motioned by Lamb and seconded by Farmer - Approving the February 10, 2015 summary, motioned by Farmer and seconded by Henson - Approving budget amendments, motioned by Mossotti and seconded by Farmer - Amending the budget amendment request list to include a Streets & Roads budget amendment for additional salt and contract snow removal, motioned by Stinnett and seconded by Mossotti - Approving new business, motioned by Farmer and seconded by Henson - Referring Fire Code Amendments (UCG Code of Ordinances 9-11, 9-13, 9-3 and 9-13) to the docket, motioned by Mossotti and seconded by Henson - Approving the installation of a multi-way stop at Ferndale Pass and Buck Lane, motioned by Farmer and seconded by Akers - Reducing the speed limit on West Second Street from 35 mph to 25 mph, motioned by Farmer and seconded by Akers - Referring the reorganization of building security and the reorganization of the Chief Information Office, Information Technology and Division of Enterprise Solutions to the General Government & Social Services committee for discussion at the April 7th meeting, motioned by Kay and seconded by Ford - Placing the snow and ice control plan into the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee for review and update, motioned by Brown and seconded by Farmer - Placing the UK Forest Health and Education Research Center in the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee, motioned by Gibbs and seconded by Henson - Adjourning the meeting, motioned by Kay and seconded by Mossotti

Roll Call Votes

The Taxi Cab Ordinance referral to the docket passed 8-7. Voting in favor were Kay, Ford, Akers, Mossotti, Henson, Gibbs, Bledsoe, and Gray. Voting against were Farmer, Stinnett, Scutchfield, Brown, Evans, Lamb, and Moloney.

A resolution authorizing the division of traffic engineering to designate certain streets in the Columbia Heights neighborhood as prohibited to through trucks passed 13-1. Farmer voted against this measure.

An ordinance amending sections 16-48 and 16-59 of the code to increase sewage disposal rates and sanitary sewer tap-on fees passed 13-1. Akers voted against this measure.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting included authorization for the following financial actions and agreements:

Grants and In-Kind Contributions - Authorization to accept Li-ion batteries, NiMH batteries, and message boards valued at $104,144.80 from Kentucky Emergency Management for use in the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (L0103-15)

Leases and Property Agreements - Authorization to execute a lease agreement with Walker Properties of Central Kentucky, LLC for property at 740 National Avenue for $26,225.40 (L0248-15) - Authorization to close the LFUCG right-of-way along a portion of DeRoode to facilitate mitigation efforts associated with the Newtown Pike Extension (L0266-15)

Service and Professional Contracts - Authorization to execute an agreement with Bowman Systems to provide Case Management Software to the Department of Social Services for $62,190 (L0258-15) - Authorization to execute a professional services agreement with CARMAN to provide landscape architectural services related to beautification plantings design for $54,680.00 (L0262-15) - Authorization to enter into a maintenance agreement with Emerson Network Power/Liebert Services to provide UPS service for $6,752.00 (L0263-15)

Memoranda of Understanding and Administrative Agreements - Authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kentucky Horse Park for use of the park for a Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program Event (L0168-15) - Authorization to sign a Notice of Construction for a Radio Repeater to be submitted by Atlas License Company for the Division of Community Corrections to maintain the FCC license (L0170-15) - Authorization to accept the recommendation of Waste Services of the Bluegrass, Inc. for Waste Management Disposal and Transfer Station Operations (0287-15)

Personnel Actions - Authorization to abolish one classified position of Traffic Engineer and create one classified position of Traffic Engineer Sr., with a salary adjustment of $4,394.00 (L0261-15) - Authorization to abolish one position of Deputy Coroner and one position of Assistant Coroner and create one position of Chief Deputy Coroner Supervisor and one position of Chief Deputy Coroner Senior, with a salary adjustment of $5,121.00 (L0282-15)

Public Comment

Mr. Mundy addressed the board during the public comment period, speaking on agenda issues 1:31.

Contested Items

Taxi Cab Ordinance

The motion to refer the Taxi Cab Ordinance to the docket resulted in a tied vote among council members. Mayor Gray resolved the deadlock by voting in favor of the motion, allowing the ordinance to proceed to the docket.

Waste Management Disposal and Transfer Station Operations

A procedural dispute arose regarding the appeal process related to a contract award for Waste Management Disposal and Transfer Station Operations. The contract had been awarded to Waste Services of the Bluegrass, Inc., but Republic Services of Kentucky raised concerns about the award and the appeal process associated with it.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

Public comments were invited on issues listed on the agenda. 1:31

Mr. Mundy participated in this portion of the meeting.

This agenda item was informational in nature, providing an opportunity for members of the public to address the body on matters under consideration during the meeting.

Requested Rezonings/Docket Approval

2:03

The council discussed and approved the docket for the February 26, 2015 Council meeting. Key speakers on this item included Stinnett and Henson.

The council voted to approve the docket as presented. No specific concerns or debates regarding individual rezoning requests were documented in the available materials.

Approval of Summary

The council approved the summary of the February 10, 2015 meeting. 3:06

Key Speakers: - Farmer - Henson

Outcome: The summary was approved.

Budget Amendments

The council discussed and approved budget amendments during this agenda item. 3:37

Key speakers in this discussion included Mossotti, Farmer, and Stinnett.

The amendments addressed reallocation of funds for two primary purposes: additional salt and contract snow removal. The council approved these budget adjustments.

New Business

6:59

The council discussed and approved new business items during this portion of the meeting. Key speakers on this agenda item included Farmer and Henson.

The council considered various authorizations and agreements as part of the new business discussion. The outcome of this agenda item was approval.

Continuing Business/Presentations

8:39

During this portion of the meeting, the council addressed ongoing business matters and presentations. Mossotti and Henson served as key speakers for the discussions.

The council reviewed two primary items:

• Fire Code Amendments
• Taxi Cab Ordinance

The presentations were approved by the council.

Council Reports

Council members Kay and Ford provided reports and updates on various committee activities and community issues during this portion of the meeting 14:41.

The reports were presented in an informational capacity, with council members sharing updates from their respective areas of responsibility. The discussion covered multiple committee activities and addressed various community matters that required council attention.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action items or decisions required as a result of the reports presented.

Mayor's Report

59:03

Mayor Gray provided a report on city activities and initiatives during this portion of the meeting. The report was presented for informational purposes and covered the Mayor's overview of ongoing municipal operations and projects.

This agenda item was designated as a discussion item with an informational outcome, allowing the Mayor to communicate updates to the council and public regarding the city's current activities and strategic initiatives.

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

2:00:13

Public comments were invited on issues not listed on the agenda. Mr. Mundy provided remarks during this portion of the meeting. The session was informational in nature, allowing members of the public to raise concerns and topics outside the formal agenda items.